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Published 22nd August 2021

How to keep bird seed dry in feeders

Keep seeds dry in a feeder by hanging it under shelter in the yard; use a roof overhang, a porch, tree cover or why not hang it beneath a squirrel baffle.

Published 22nd August 2021

How to put a bird feeder pole in the ground

Pick a spot, then force what would be a metal pole with a spike on the end into the ground, do so to avoid making the gap wider, or the pole will lean.

Published 17th August 2021

Can birds eat French fries

Birds can indeed eat French fries but that isn't to say they should; fries can be coated in salt which is toxic, and so to is fries cooked in vegetable oil.

Published 16th August 2021

How to attract Blue Jays to a bird feeder

Attract Blue Jays to a bird feeder that is open to all birds, as as platform feeder can accommodate bigger birds, with their favorites to eat included.

Published 15th August 2021

Can wild birds eat bread

You can feed bread to wild birds but its best too with as little as possible; focus less on bread but more on seeds, as bread can cause health issues later.

Published 14th August 2021

What are bird baths for

What a bird bath is used for is in the name, to allow wild birds to bathe in its water bowl while using it as a source of water to re-hydrate.

Published 13th August 2021

What is an ant moat on a Hummingbird feeder

Ant moat is a water filled cup or trench used to stop ants accessing a hummingbird feeder; ants climb into the water and drown with no chance of escaping.

Published 12th August 2021

What kind of bird houses do birds like

Birds who frequent our yards to nest in our bird houses can be quite the fuss pots; to which they prefer a specific entry hole size, box size and accessibility.

Published 11th August 2021

When to take bird feeders down

If in relation to regular bird feeders for seed mixes, nuts, suet or that sort of thing, then never; hummingbird feeders must be taken down come early fall.

Published 10th August 2021

Will birds eat seed off the ground

Birds do eat off the ground just as they feed on seeds while foraging in the wild. Place seeds on the lawn while using little as you can to avoid waste.